Page 2 - KEY TO SYMBOLS; Symbols
2 – English KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols WARNING! Incorrect or careless use of a hedge trimmer can turn it into a dangerous tool that can cause serious or even fatal injury. It is extremely important that you read and understand the contents of this operator’s manual. Please read the operator’s manual car...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; Contents
English – 3 CONTENTS Contents Note the following before starting: Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and appearance of products without prior notice. Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing impairment....
Page 4 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Personal protective equipment; Throttle lock
4 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment GLOVES Gloves must be worn when required, for example when fitting, inspecting or cleaning cutting attachments. HEARING PROTECTION Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise reduction. EYE PROTECTION Always wear approved eye pro...
Page 5 - Hand guard; Muffler
English – 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Hand guard The hand guard prevents hands from coming into contact with the moving blades, for example, if the operator loses grip on the front handle. Vibration damping system Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to minimize vibrat...
Page 6 - s safety equipment; Vibration damping system
6 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Checking, maintaining and servicing the machine ′′′′ s safety equipment Throttle lock • Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lock is released. • Press the throttle lock and make sure it returns to its original position when yo...
Page 7 - Blades; Blade guard; Gear housing
English – 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Muffler • Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. • Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine. • If the muffler on your machine is fitted with a spark arrestor mesh this must be cleaned regularly. A blocked mesh will cause the engine ...
Page 8 - General safety precautions; Starting; Transport and storage
8 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General safety precautions Starting • The complete clutch cover and shaft must be fitted before the machine is started, otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause personal injury. • Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust fumes can be dangerous if inhaled. • Obser...
Page 9 - Personal protection; Safety instructions while working
English – 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety instructions when using the hedge trimmer CAUTION! Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Personal protection • Always wear boots and other equipment described under the heading Person...
Page 10 - Safety instructions after completing work; Basic working techniques; Changing the hedge trimmer angle
10 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety instructions after completing work • The transport guard should always be fitted to the cutting attachment when the machine is not in use. • Make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before cleaning, carrying out repairs or an inspection. Disconnect the HT ...
Page 12 - ASSEMBLY; Fitting the cutting head
12 – English ASSEMBLY Fitting the hand guard and loop handle 1 Assemble the hand guard and loop handle by screwing them together. Take care to align the holes in both parts. 2 Slide the loop handle and hand guard onto the shaft. 3 Slide the spacer into the slot in the loop handle. 4 Fit the nut and ...
Page 13 - FUEL HANDLING; Fuel; Gasoline; Engine oil; Oil level; Fuelling
English – 13 FUEL HANDLING Fuel CAUTION! The machine is equipped with a four-stroke engine. Make sure that there is always sufficient oil in the oil tank. Gasoline • Use high-grade unleaded petrol of at least 86 octane. • If the machine is not used for some time the fuel tank should be emptied and c...
Page 14 - STARTING AND STOPPING; Check before starting; Cold engine; Stopping
14 – English STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting • Inspect the working area. Remove any objects that could be thrown out. • Check the cutting attachment. Never use blades that are dull, cracked or damaged. • Check that the machine is in perfect working order. Check that all nuts and screws a...
Page 15 - MAINTENANCE; Carburettor; Function
English – 15 MAINTENANCE Carburettor Function • The carburettor governs the engine’s speed via the throttle control. Air and fuel are mixed in the carburettor. The air/fuel mixture is adjustable. Correct adjustment is essential to get the best performance from the machine. • Adjusting the carburetto...
Page 16 - Air filter; Cleaning the air filter; Oiling the air filter
16 – English MAINTENANCE If the machine is low on power, difficult to start or runs poorly at idle speed: always check the spark plug first before taking any further action. If the spark plug is dirty, clean it and check that the electrode gap is 0,6-0,7 mm. The spark plug should be replaced after a...
Page 17 - Maintenance schedule; Daily maintenance
English – 17 MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. If you need further information please contact your service workshop. Daily maintenance • Check throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout function. • Check that the stop switch works correctl...
Page 18 - TECHNICAL DATA; Technical data
18 – English TECHNICAL DATA ´®z+H:)¶5w¨ ´®z+H:)¶5w¨ Technical data Note 1: Equivalent noise pressure level is calculated as the time-weighted energy total for noise pressure levels under various working conditions with the following time distribution: 1/2 idle and 1/2 max. speed. Technical data 324H...
Page 19 - FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
English – 19 FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The EPA (The US Environmental Protection Agency), Environment Canada and Husqvarna Forest & Garden are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your 2001 and later small nonroad engin...
